Step 1
Paste a YouTube link
Drop any public YouTube URL you are allowed to download — long talks, tutorials, or your own uploads.
YouTube Link To Video
YouTube video downloader by link — then turn it into Shorts
Paste a YouTube URL you own or have rights to use, choose resolution, and save an MP4 with live progress. Then use the same ShortMatic Ai account for YouTube to Shorts, Long Video to Shorts, or Text to Video.
Downloader: 1 free download, then $3 / 30 days · up to 30 downloads · separate from Shorts plans
Step 2
Pick resolution
Choose 360p, 480p, 720p, or 1080p. Watch live progress and remaining time while the file prepares.
Step 3
Save the MP4
Download to your device, then optionally open Long Video to Shorts or Text to Video on the same account.
Why creators use this YouTube downloader
Link → MP4 without leaving ShortMatic
No random third-party sites. Sign in, paste the URL, watch progress, and save the file for offline edits or AI Shorts.
Resolution you choose
Pick 360p to 1080p before the job starts so you control size and quality for the work you need.
1 free download, then $3 pass
Try one download free on every account. After that, a simple 30-day pass with a fair-use download limit — when the limit is reached you can buy again.
Path into Shorts & promo video
After download, open Long Video to Shorts for AI clips with captions, or Text to Video for prompt-based promos.
One account, three creator tools
People often search for a YouTube video downloader first. On ShortMatic Ai that same visit can continue into AI Shorts and text-to-video — so you keep editing, clipping, and exporting in one workspace.
- YouTube Link To Video
Save MP4s by link with progress tracking.
- Long Video to Shorts
AI moments, captions, and 9:16 exports.
- Text to Video
Prompt-based promo clips for social.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube video by link?
Create a ShortMatic account, paste a YouTube URL, and use your 1 free download. After that, buy the $3/30-day Downloader Pass for more downloads (360p–1080p). Only download videos you own or have rights to use.
Is the YouTube Downloader free?
Every account gets 1 free download. After that, the Downloader Pass is $3 for 30 days with a fair-use limit (30 downloads). It is separate from ShortMatic Free/Creator/Pro/Agency Shorts plans.
Can I turn a downloaded video into Shorts?
Yes. After you save an MP4 you own, use Long Video to Shorts in ShortMatic Ai to find moments, add captions, and export for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Reels. See the YouTube to Shorts guide for the editorial checklist.
Is this a YouTube to Shorts converter?
The downloader saves an MP4 by link. The Shorts converter step is Long Video to Shorts on the same account — AI moments, captions, 9:16 export. Start free, then use both tools when you have rights to the source.
Is downloading any YouTube video allowed?
No. Only download content you own or have permission to use. Public availability on YouTube does not grant republish or download rights.
What else can I do on ShortMatic after downloading?
Use Long Video to Shorts for AI clipping, or Text to Video (Promo Studio) to generate short promo clips from a written prompt — then export for social.
Ready to download by link?
Create an account, unlock the Downloader Pass, and keep Long Video to Shorts plus Text to Video in the same studio.
